Millions of people who use the food assistance program SNAP are facing changes: on what food they can buy, how much money they’ll receive or even if they’ll still qualify for the program.
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RFK Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. Will it help?
Nutritionists agree reducing the amount of sugar people consume would be good for the Nation’s health. But the plan to block people from using food assistance to buy soda is getting mixed reviews.
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As drinks targeting kids have soared, there’s new guidance on what’s healthy
As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on what’s a healthy beverage. Some of the advice may surprise parents.
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How soda is changing the world
A new study establishes that soda consumption is doing ever more damage to health — with rising rates of diabetes in regions where soda-drinking is on the rise, like sub-Saharan Africa.
